Influence Today With Chet Tart and Terry Lyles

The more you focus on getting the less you receive. The more you focus on giving the more the world brings back to you. Today, we're talking with the man who proved it."

What is Selling Really Bob Burg on Why the Best Salespeople Never Feel Like Salespeople. In this thought-provoking conversation, the co-author of  The Go-Giver explains why the highest-performing salespeople don't chase customers—they create value, build trust, and make other people feel understood. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, executive, or anyone who needs to influence others, you'll disc...

Most people see the interview. They don't see the pressure. Today, we're going behind the camera—where the real performance actually happens. Being behind the camera for  James Dumoulin  on  The School of Hard Knocks isn't a technical role—it's a performance under pressure, capturing real-time conversations with billionaires where every moment counts. Tyler Flores is the camera operator in that en...

Here's a question most people never ask: What if your career could help families build wealth while helping you become a business owner at the same time? Our guest today, Sahid Abdala , is creating a platform where financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership development all come together. He didn't come from money. He didn't have connections. He had strong training from Patrick Bet David…...

Dakota Frazier believes that everything you want in life sits on the other side of influence. Not manipulation. Not hype. Real influence — the ability to lead yourself, move people, and create meaningful results.    Listeners will learn  • Lead with clarity and conviction • Communicate in ways that move people to action • Scale influence inside teams, organizations, and markets • Create success th...

learned three things from my battle with prostate cancer that apply directly to business and leadership: Consistency. Every day for 38 days, I showed up for treatment. The process worked because of steady, disciplined action—not intensity, but consistency. In business, the same truth applies: sustained effort beats occasional bursts. Alignment. On the treatment table, alignment had to be precise....

Time Poverty: The CEO's Silent Killer. Tools to help with time management.  The Magic of NO. Urgent tasks are usually someone else's priorities that suddenly became yours.  

The  conversation isn't about tactics. It's about something far more powerful—the operating system behind every decision we make, every goal we pursue, and every challenge we overcome. That system is our mindset. We're fortunate to be joined by someone who doesn't just speak about mindset—he lives it, teaches it, and transforms others with it. Gary Chipik is a nationally recognized coach, strategi...

Ken Mauer's - four-decade NBA officiating career featured some of basketball's biggest moments and a rare distinction as one of the league's longest-serving referees. His legacy is marked by both professional excellence and high-profile issues.  Whether you view him as a paragon of endurance or a provocateur standing firm on principle, his impact on NBA officiating is indelible.  

Today on Influence Today , we're joined by Dave Kline — former senior executive at Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's most rigorous and high-performance work environments. Dave now leads MGMT Accelerator, a company that helps managers rapidly grow into the kind of leaders people want to follow. With decades of experience building elite teams, Dave brings rare insight into what it truly tak...

Danny talks about building a high-performing sales team. It isn't just about hiring good salespeople — it's about building a system and a culture where great salespeople can consistently perform at their best.  A high-performing sales team is a product of clear vision, strong recruiting, relentless training, disciplined execution, real-time coaching that refuses to accept mediocrity.

Leadership in the Fast Lane: The Formula One Mindset for Business Success Running a business at the highest level demands the same mindset as a Formula One driver—clarity under pressure, rapid decision-making, and relentless focus on performance. There's no room for hesitation when the pace is fast and the stakes are high. Success comes to leaders who build elite teams, trust their data, and adapt...

Chef James is a classically trained culinary artist whose journey began in a small family kitchen, where he learned to appreciate the power of food to bring people together. After graduating from a top culinary institute, he honed his skills under world-renowned chefs in both Europe and the United States, mastering French technique while embracing global flavors. Philosophies of Chef James  Chef J...

When you align a clear purpose with genuine passion and dedicate yourself to adding value, remarkable things unfold. It's not just about having a vision—it's about communicating it with authenticity and conviction, inspiring others along the way. By merging the drive to excel with meaningful interactions, you create a powerful synergy where intent transforms into tangible impact and success become...

Dr. Gourgouris's work emphasizes that happiness is a choice and a skill set that can be learned, inspiring individuals and organizations to cultivate positive cultures and achieve greater well-being.

 Debriefing and communication practices in business need to be  structured, regular, and focused on ensuring clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.  Key Principles of Military Debriefing and Communication: After-Action Reviews (AARs): The military regularly conducts debriefs (AARs) to analyze missions, identify successes, and pinpoint areas for improvement. The focus is on factual as...

Welcome to "Influence Today," the podcast where we explore the forces shaping our world and the dialogues that define it. I'm Chet Tart, and alongside my co-host, Terry Lyles, we're diving into the heart of today's most compelling conversations. Today, we're tackling a critical and timely topic: how the attempted assassination of Donald Trump might shift the dynamics of discussions moving forward....

Think you know your company's competitive advantage? - Think Again. Influence Today with Chet Tart and Terry Lyles  Guest Jaynie Smith Keynote Speaker/CEO at Smart Advantage, Inc. | Vistage Chair Emeritus/Speaker, Competitive Advantage Expert | Best Selling Author

The concept of a Visatge peer group being likened to an informal "Kitchen Cabinet" is rooted in the idea of having a trusted group of peers with whom one can openly discuss and tackle issues, opportunities, and stress. Just as a kitchen cabinet holds essential tools and ingredients for cooking, this peer group serves as a resource for CEOs to access valuable insights and perspectives. By sharing c...

Real Health Educator, Clean Health & Beauty Product Formulator, Author, International Speaker, featured on Dr. Oz Show, WebMD and major networks   Watch what you buy that goes in your body. Avoid machine made food.

Influence today with Chet Tart and Terry Lyles Becoming Invaluable: Develop the Willitude to Navigotiate life -  One of the common characteristics of the  nine individuals in our spotlighted in a view that "Failure is not an Option." We all fail at times, so the question is what provides the stamina and resilience or to succeed in spite of any failure or setback. The answers lie in you and the pag...

An in-depth discussion with Dr. Terry Lyles author of Performance Under Pressure concerning  Simone Biles withdrawal from the Olympics. What caused that decision?

Marc Nudelberg President of On the Ball Ventures   On the Ball's mission is to build a sales culture that utilizes modern sports tactics to increase new business development and to help companies evolve in the digital era. Marc Nudelberg, a former college football coach, offers his unique discipline principals to win in business. Marc explains what most businesses miss. Sports teams train 90% of t...

Stanley and George Labovitz - books include - The Power of Alignment: How Great Companies Stay Centered and Accomplish Extraordinary Things. - Back from the Brink: A Framework for Leaders in Times of Disruption  Alignment is the heart and soul of your company.